The Lodi Grape & Harvest Festivalhttp://grapefestival.com
The Lodi Grape FestivalTue, 03 Mar 2015 21:18:01 +0000en-UShourly1UCP “Last Chance” Crab Feedhttp://grapefestival.com/ucp-last-chance-crab-feed/
http://grapefestival.com/ucp-last-chance-crab-feed/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 21:16:17 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=2241Join United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Calaveras and Amador Counties for their 6th annual “Last Chance” Crab Feed at the Lodi Grape Festival grounds. Social hour is at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets call (29) 956-0290 or visit www.ucpsj.org.
]]>http://grapefestival.com/ucp-last-chance-crab-feed/feed/0Grape City Con comes to Lodi!http://grapefestival.com/grape-city-con-comes-to-lodi/
http://grapefestival.com/grape-city-con-comes-to-lodi/#commentsWed, 28 Jan 2015 00:44:43 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=2067StocktonCon presents the Grape City Con, a one day pop culture convention on Sunday, February 8 at Lodi’s Grape Festival Grounds in Lodi, California. The show will run from 10am-4pm. Ticket prices for the one-day event are $5 at the door and $4 in advance at select locations and online (information to be announced soon). Over the first three years of StocktonCon, over 25,000 fans have turned attended, including over 13,500 at the two-day event this past August. In the past three years, StocktonCon fans and vendors have helped raise over $65,000 for St. Mary’s Dining Room and the United Way and donated over 3,000 pounds of clothing. Lodi is the home of the Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair, an annual tradition at the Grape Festival Grounds since 1934. The Lodi Grape Festival Grounds is the premier event center for the Lodi community and surrounding areas. The grounds are also home to the annual Lodi Spring Wine Show in March, plus many more events and activities. “We are very excited to be the host facility for this event,” said Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair Manager Mark Armstrong. “The Grape Festival Grounds has not had an event of this type here and I think it will do very well. It is always nice to be a part of an event that raises money for such a great cause. I’ll be there to check it out!” “Our United Way of San Joaquin County and the hundreds of non-profit Agencies we proudly serve are so very grateful for what StocktonCon has done for the community and we are looking forward to supporting the Grape City Con in Lodi,” said Andy Prokop, United Way of San Joaquin President. “These events provide us these deeply appreciated additional funds that enable us to serve more of our communities most needy”. “We are excited to partner with the Grape City Con for a fun day in Lodi and to help our community,” Said David Warner, Office Manager of Lodi Salvation Army. More information on the event is available at http://facebook.com/grapecitycon. You can follow on Twitter by using the @grapecitycon username. The event will feature over 40,000 square feet of exhibitors, artists and gaming. The Chase Chevrolet Costume Contest will take place in Jackson Hall at 3pm. A portion of the proceeds from the Grape City Con will benefit the Salvation Army Lodi and the United Way. The mission of StocktonCon and the Grape City Con is to raise awareness of outstanding artists in the San Joaquin Valley area – and to give attendees the chance to experience Popular Culture (Comics, Card Games, Video Games, Cards, Anime, Manga, Science Fiction, Toys, Television and Movies). It is also StocktonCon’s intention to raise awareness and funds in conjunction with St. Mary’s Dining Room. Poster by Sean Miller and Ramon Villalobos. grape_city_con]]>

StocktonCon presents the Grape City Con, a one day pop culture convention on Sunday, February 8 at Lodi’s Grape Festival Grounds in Lodi, California. The show will run from 10am-4pm. Ticket prices for the one-day event are $5 at the door and $4 in advance at select locations and online (information to be announced soon).

Over the first three years of StocktonCon, over 25,000 fans have turned attended, including over 13,500 at the two-day event this past August. In the past three years, StocktonCon fans and vendors have helped raise over $65,000 for St. Mary’s Dining Room and the United Way and donated over 3,000 pounds of clothing.

Lodi is the home of the Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair, an annual tradition at the Grape Festival Grounds since 1934. The Lodi Grape Festival Grounds is the premier event center for the Lodi community and surrounding areas. The grounds are also home to the annual Lodi Spring Wine Show in March, plus many more events and activities.

“We are very excited to be the host facility for this event,” said Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair Manager Mark Armstrong. “The Grape Festival Grounds has not had an event of this type here and I think it will do very well. It is always nice to be a part of an event that raises money for such a great cause. I’ll be there to check it out!”

“Our United Way of San Joaquin County and the hundreds of non-profit Agencies we proudly serve are so very grateful for what StocktonCon has done for the community and we are looking forward to supporting the Grape City Con in Lodi,” said Andy Prokop, United Way of San Joaquin President. “These events provide us these deeply appreciated additional funds that enable us to serve more of our communities most needy”. “We are excited to partner with the Grape City Con for a fun day in Lodi and to help our community,” Said David Warner, Office Manager of Lodi Salvation Army.

More information on the event is available at http://facebook.com/grapecitycon. You can follow on Twitter by using the @grapecitycon username. The event will feature over 40,000 square feet of exhibitors, artists and gaming. The Chase Chevrolet Costume Contest will take place in Jackson Hall at 3pm. A portion of the proceeds from the Grape City Con will benefit the Salvation Army Lodi and the United Way. The mission of StocktonCon and the Grape City Con is to raise awareness of outstanding artists in the San Joaquin Valley area – and to give attendees the chance to experience Popular Culture (Comics, Card Games, Video Games, Cards, Anime, Manga, Science Fiction, Toys, Television and Movies). It is also StocktonCon’s intention to raise awareness and funds in conjunction with St. Mary’s Dining Room. Poster by Sean Miller and Ramon Villalobos.

]]>http://grapefestival.com/grape-city-con-comes-to-lodi/feed/0Bucks for Books Scholarship applications available now!http://grapefestival.com/bucks-for-books-scholarship-applications-available-now-2/
http://grapefestival.com/bucks-for-books-scholarship-applications-available-now-2/#commentsSat, 10 Jan 2015 00:38:26 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=2012The Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest Fair Scholarship Program awards numerous scholarships each year for up to $1,000 each. The scholarships are to be used to offset the cost of books associated with higher education. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college students seeking a bachelor’s degree. College students may re-apply for awards year after year, up to their fifth year of studies.

The Lodi Grape Festival Scholarship Program is open to any applicant who is:
• A high school senior graduating from a school in the Lodi Unified School District or whose primary residence is within the Lodi Unified School District, with a 2.5 or better grade point average who is applying to a trade school, two-year college or university or four-year college or university.
• A college student who graduated from a high school in the Lodi Unified School District or whose primary residence was within the Lodi Unified School District and is currently enrolled in a trade school, two-year college or university or four-year college or university with a grade point average of 2.5 or better

The application review committee is looking for a well rounded individual that shows commitments to self, school and community, and has a history of dedication and involvement. Participation in the Lodi Grape Festival is given consideration. Academic ability and financial need are also considered.

Applications are due in the Lodi Grape Festival office by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015. Please see the attached file for information on submitting your scholarship application. For more information call (209) 369-2771.

]]>http://grapefestival.com/bucks-for-books-scholarship-applications-available-now-2/feed/035th Annual Lodi Spring Wine Show dates are set!http://grapefestival.com/35th-annual-lodi-spring-wine-show-dates-are-set/
http://grapefestival.com/35th-annual-lodi-spring-wine-show-dates-are-set/#commentsWed, 22 Oct 2014 18:30:34 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=1927Take a wine tour through “The Great Outdoors” at the 35th annual Lodi Spring Wine Show, March 27 & 28, 2015. Join us to taste from more than 40 wineries and find some new favorites, plus sample tasty treats from local olive oil vendors and restaurants and caterers. Vendors are selling everything from wine barrel furniture to bird houses, and let the wine loosen up those dancing shoes as live entertainment provides some great dancing music. Tickets are only $30 in advance (good for one night) and are available online beginning December 1, 2014 and in store beginning March 1, 2015. (Tickets are still only $35 at the door). Keep checking our webpage for updates about what wineries and vendors will be attending. For more information call (209) 369-2771 or e-mail info@grapefestival.com.]]>

Take a wine tour through “The Great Outdoors” at the 35th annual Lodi Spring Wine Show, March 27 & 28, 2015. Join us to taste from more than 40 wineries and find some new favorites, plus sample tasty treats from local olive oil vendors and restaurants and caterers. Vendors are selling everything from wine barrel furniture to bird houses, and let the wine loosen up those dancing shoes as live entertainment provides some great dancing music.

Tickets are only $30 in advance (good for one night) and are available online beginning December 1, 2014 and in store beginning March 1, 2015. (Tickets are still only $35 at the door). Keep checking our webpage for updates about what wineries and vendors will be attending.

]]>http://grapefestival.com/admission-prices/feed/0Commodity mural boards available on Wednesday, August 6http://grapefestival.com/commodity-mural-boards-available-on-wednesday-august-6/
http://grapefestival.com/commodity-mural-boards-available-on-wednesday-august-6/#commentsWed, 30 Jul 2014 16:11:23 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=1706Transformers….Barbie’s….Legos….what is your favorite toy? The theme for commodity murals this year is “Grapes in Toyland” and the Pavilion will look like a toy store during the Fair! Commodity mural boards for the groups and classrooms that have signed up will be available to be picked up on Wednesday, August 6 at the Lodi Grape Festival office. Office hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Make sure that your vehicle is large enough to fit a 4′ X 4′ board!]]>

Transformers….Barbie’s….Legos….what is your favorite toy? The theme for commodity murals this year is “Grapes in Toyland” and the Pavilion will look like a toy store during the Fair! Commodity mural boards for the groups and classrooms that have signed up will be available to be picked up on Wednesday, August 6 at the Lodi Grape Festival office. Office hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Make sure that your vehicle is large enough to fit a 4′ X 4′ board!

]]>http://grapefestival.com/commodity-mural-boards-available-on-wednesday-august-6/feed/0New Contests!http://grapefestival.com/new-contests/
http://grapefestival.com/new-contests/#commentsTue, 08 Jul 2014 21:52:13 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=1607The Lodi Grape Festival is excited to have new competitions for local exhibitors at the Lodi Grape Festival. Adding to the art, photography, viticulture and floriculture divisions we have now included preserved foods, home arts and crafts (with scrapbooking and Christmas decoration competitions), pallet projects and a very special cupcake contest that will be judged and awards will be given during the Fair. Please visit the competitive exhibits page on our website, or e-mail info@grapefestival.com to have a premium book e-mailed to you. Don’t wait! Entries start to close on August 15! ]]>

The Lodi Grape Festival is excited to have new competitions for local exhibitors at the Lodi Grape Festival. Adding to the art, photography, viticulture and floriculture divisions we have now included preserved foods, home arts and crafts (with scrapbooking and Christmas decoration competitions), pallet projects and a very special cupcake contest that will be judged and awards will be given during the Fair. Please visit the competitive exhibits page on our website, or e-mail info@grapefestival.com to have a premium book e-mailed to you. Don’t wait! Entries start to close on August 15!

]]>http://grapefestival.com/new-contests/feed/0Take a Walk on the Wild Side!http://grapefestival.com/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side/
http://grapefestival.com/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side/#commentsThu, 26 Jun 2014 22:56:54 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=1566Experience Wildlife from around the World! This all day exhibit with educational shows includes tigers, lions, black leopard and may other exotics animals including babies. The Attraction also includes a reptile exhibit with snakes, turtles monitors and many other reptile species from around the world. This will be an all day 20 minute educational shows each day. ]]>

Experience Wildlife from around the World! This all day exhibit with educational shows includes tigers, lions, black leopard and may other exotics animals including babies. The Attraction also includes a reptile exhibit with snakes, turtles monitors and many other reptile species from around the world. This will be an all day 20 minute educational shows each day.

]]>http://grapefestival.com/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side/feed/0Legendary voice and Bad Company former lead singer Brian Howe booked!http://grapefestival.com/legendary-voice-and-bad-company-former-lead-singer-brian-howe-booked/
http://grapefestival.com/legendary-voice-and-bad-company-former-lead-singer-brian-howe-booked/#commentsTue, 24 Jun 2014 22:08:44 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=1560It’s a rock n’ roll fantasy come true! Bad Company former lead singer Brian Howe will be performing at the 2014 Lodi Grape Festival on Saturday, September 13 at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. on the Budweiser Amphitheater Stage. Long regarded as one of rock’s legendary voices, Brian Howe started his career in 1983 as lead vocalist for Ted Nugent, recording Nugent’s “Penetrator” album and fronting its subsequent world tour. In 1984, the 2 existing members of Bad Company – drummer Simon Kirke, and guitarist Mick Ralphs courted Brian to replace Paul Rodgers as the lead singer. Brian decided to accept the offer and continue the legend of Bad Company. This was not an easy task, but along with Kirke and Ralphs, Brian created, wrote, recorded and toured FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS, headlining every major venue around the globe. Along with Bad Company’s highly acclaimed 1993 live CD “What You Hear Is What You Get – The Best of Bad Company – Live” Brian wrote and sold 19 million additional albums highlighted by such radio and video hits as “Holy Water'” “If You Needed Somebody,” “No Smoke Without A Fire,” and “How About That,” – not to mention a few of the group’s previous hits as recorded on the “live” CD. Millions of records later, Brian is back and ready to unleash his awesome vocals upon his audiences and fans performing all of Bad Company’s hit songs including such classics as “Can’t Get Enough,” “Bad Company,” “Holy Water,” “Ready For Love,” and many other Bad Co. hits. His sellout performances in venues around the world is an event you must see and hear – because “What You Hear Is What You Get – The Best Of Bad Company – Live!”]]>

It’s a rock n’ roll fantasy come true! Bad Company former lead singer Brian Howe will be performing at the 2014 Lodi Grape Festival on Saturday, September 13 at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. on the Budweiser Amphitheater Stage.

Long regarded as one of rock’s legendary voices, Brian Howe started his career in 1983 as lead vocalist for Ted Nugent, recording Nugent’s “Penetrator” album and fronting its subsequent world tour.

In 1984, the 2 existing members of Bad Company – drummer Simon Kirke, and guitarist Mick Ralphs courted Brian to replace Paul Rodgers as the lead singer. Brian decided to accept the offer and continue the legend of Bad Company. This was not an easy task, but along with Kirke and Ralphs, Brian created, wrote, recorded and toured FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS, headlining every major venue around the globe.

Along with Bad Company’s highly acclaimed 1993 live CD “What You Hear Is What You Get – The Best of Bad Company – Live” Brian wrote and sold 19 million additional albums highlighted by such radio and video hits as “Holy Water'” “If You Needed Somebody,” “No Smoke Without A Fire,” and “How About That,” – not to mention a few of the group’s previous hits as recorded on the “live” CD.

Millions of records later, Brian is back and ready to unleash his awesome vocals upon his audiences and fans performing all of Bad Company’s hit songs including such classics as “Can’t Get Enough,” “Bad Company,” “Holy Water,” “Ready For Love,” and many other Bad Co. hits.

His sellout performances in venues around the world is an event you must see and hear – because “What You Hear Is What You Get – The Best Of Bad Company – Live!”

]]>http://grapefestival.com/legendary-voice-and-bad-company-former-lead-singer-brian-howe-booked/feed/0Shane Dwight coming back to the Lodi Grape Festivalhttp://grapefestival.com/shane-dwight-coming-back-to-the-lodi-grape-festival/
http://grapefestival.com/shane-dwight-coming-back-to-the-lodi-grape-festival/#commentsFri, 20 Jun 2014 19:26:18 +0000http://grapefestival.com/?p=1555 Get ready for a night of blues done only the way Shane Dwight knows how, on Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. on the Budweiser Amphitheater Stage. Native Californian Shane Dwight relocated to Nashville in 2009 to further his musical career. Within six months of arriving on the scene he swiftly attained a solid reputation as a “guitar slinger” in his newly adopted hometown. Not one to completely abandon his roots, Dwight still chooses to divide his time between Nashville and his childhood ranch in Morgan Hill, California. Performing over 200 shows per year worldwide, Dwight has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, including B.B. King, Etta James, Jimmie Vaughan, Taj Mahal, the Doobie Brothers, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys and Johnny Winter. Additionally, Dwight has performed at numerous prestigious music festivals and events around the world, counted among them the Portlang Waterfront Blues Festival, Beale Street Music Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, Bayfront Blues Festival, Bethlehem Musikfest, the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, as well as the Monterey Blues Festival where he was crowned winner of the “Battle of the Bands.” With eight CDs and two “Live” DVDs under his belt, Dwight’s music has been played on hundreds of radio stations in over 40 different countries, earning him considerable praise and accolades along the way. In 2011, Dwight’s song “True Love’s Gone” from his album “A Hundred White Lies” was selected by USA Today writer Jerry Shriver for his “Pick of the Week” column and the album charted on the Top 10 best-selling blues CD list on Amazon.com. The album also hit #3 on Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s Bluesville chart, debuted at #9 on the Living Blues Radio Chart, and was on the Top 40 “Roots Music” radio chart listings for over 6 months. “A Hundred White Lies” also peaked at #9 on the “Route 66″ Americana music chart and remained on their Top 40 list for four straight months. Building on the foundation set forth by his previous critically-acclaimed release “A Hundred White Lies”, singer, songwriter and guitarist Shane Dwight once again calls upon the expertise of Grammy Award-winning producer Kevin McKendree for his Eclecto Groove Records debut. “This House” finds Dwight retaining his blues-based roots, while also allowing for the influences of his current Nashville surroundings to seep into his music. Dwight is joined by special guest vocalist and co-writer Bekka Bramlett (daughter of Delaney and Bonnie) on two songs, along with a cash of Nashville’s finest, including rhythm guitarist Doug Lancio and drummer Kenneth Blevins (John Hiatt), as well as bassist Steve Mackey and drummer Lynn Williams (Delbert McClinton Band, Dick 50).]]>

Get ready for a night of blues done only the way Shane Dwight knows how, on Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. on the Budweiser Amphitheater Stage.

Native Californian Shane Dwight relocated to Nashville in 2009 to further his musical career. Within six months of arriving on the scene he swiftly attained a solid reputation as a “guitar slinger” in his newly adopted hometown. Not one to completely abandon his roots, Dwight still chooses to divide his time between Nashville and his childhood ranch in Morgan Hill, California. Performing over 200 shows per year worldwide, Dwight has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, including B.B. King, Etta James, Jimmie Vaughan, Taj Mahal, the Doobie Brothers, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys and Johnny Winter. Additionally, Dwight has performed at numerous prestigious music festivals and events around the world, counted among them the Portlang Waterfront Blues Festival, Beale Street Music Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, Bayfront Blues Festival, Bethlehem Musikfest, the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, as well as the Monterey Blues Festival where he was crowned winner of the “Battle of the Bands.”

With eight CDs and two “Live” DVDs under his belt, Dwight’s music has been played on hundreds of radio stations in over 40 different countries, earning him considerable praise and accolades along the way. In 2011, Dwight’s song “True Love’s Gone” from his album “A Hundred White Lies” was selected by USA Today writer Jerry Shriver for his “Pick of the Week” column and the album charted on the Top 10 best-selling blues CD list on Amazon.com. The album also hit #3 on Sirius XM Satellite Radio’s Bluesville chart, debuted at #9 on the Living Blues Radio Chart, and was on the Top 40 “Roots Music” radio chart listings for over 6 months. “A Hundred White Lies” also peaked at #9 on the “Route 66″ Americana music chart and remained on their Top 40 list for four straight months.

Building on the foundation set forth by his previous critically-acclaimed release “A Hundred White Lies”, singer, songwriter and guitarist Shane Dwight once again calls upon the expertise of Grammy Award-winning producer Kevin McKendree for his Eclecto Groove Records debut. “This House” finds Dwight retaining his blues-based roots, while also allowing for the influences of his current Nashville surroundings to seep into his music. Dwight is joined by special guest vocalist and co-writer Bekka Bramlett (daughter of Delaney and Bonnie) on two songs, along with a cash of Nashville’s finest, including rhythm guitarist Doug Lancio and drummer Kenneth Blevins (John Hiatt), as well as bassist Steve Mackey and drummer Lynn Williams (Delbert McClinton Band, Dick 50).